2013 Collier Citizen of the Year - Alan Horton

Corey Perrine/Staff Alan Horton makes his way to the stage as he prepares to receive his award, seen left is his wife, Beverley, who applauds Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff A server's legs are seen Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Georgia Hiller reacts after her high bid wins Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Beverley Horton looks at her husband's award Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Tovah Nadassky, left, laughs at parody commercials next to her husband, Oto Nadassky, Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Dolly Bodick, center left, congratulates long-time friend Alan Horton on his award Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles. "He has a better understanding of this community and is as astute as anyone," Bodick said. "He's a remarkable man. This is a long time coming."

Corey Perrine/Staff Air conditioning piping is seen at the exterior event area Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Server Met Boshnjaku smiles Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Alan Horton is congratulated by his wife, Beverley, Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Alan Horton, from left, Beverley Horton, Bruce Horton and Jay Horton, celebrate Alan's award Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Chefs prepare food outdoors as servers wait to pick up Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Guests trickle in Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Salad and silverware is seen Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Naples Daily News Publisher, David Neill, left, hugs Alan Horton on stage Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff A guest speaker is seen on the projector screen as servers tend to guests Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Alan Horton is congratulated Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Michael Wynn emcee's the event Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Alan Horton goofs off before photos with Naples Daily News' marketing employee, Mary Quinton, Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Chris Lombardo plays the role of auctioneer Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Beverley Horton, center right, hugs her son Bruce Horton, center left, as Alan Horton, left, is congratulated and other son Jay Horton, right, looks off, Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Alan Horton is congratulated Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Alan Horton, from left, jokes with Naples Daily News Editor Phil Lewis and Mary Quinton, before taking photos Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff From left, David Neill, Naples Daily News Publisher, looks on to Alan Horton after handing him his award as sons Bruce Horton and Jay Horton look on Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.

Corey Perrine/Staff Alan Horton addresses the audience Friday, May 17, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Alan Horton was named the 2013 Collier Citizen of the Year during The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner. Horton has been involved in newspapers since 1965 after graduating from Yale University. He retired from the industry as a senior vice president of E.W. Scripps based in Cincinnati in Dec. 2004. His tenure in Naples began 1987 as editor of the paper when he was promoted to corporate staff in 1991. In his 40 year journalism career he spent 35 with Scripps working 18 as a reporter for them and the rest in management, editor and leadership roles.